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2020 research files, approximately 1980 to 2020

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The 2020 research files includes materials (approximately 2010-2020) on various aspects of the LGBTQ community in Las Vegas that have been gathered by Dennis McBride in 2020. Primary topics include biographical files on LGBTQ persons in Las Vegas, brochures and pamphlets from local organizations, and transgender issues.

Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00802
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Audio clip from interview with Phyllis Friedman, March 2, 2015

Date

2015-03-02

Description

Phyllis Friedman discusses the local productions of "The Laramie Project" play performed at area high schools. She talks about the different reactions from the community to the production, and the involvement of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

Sound

Gay, Frank William, 1920-2007

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Person

Lauren Scott attending the Equality Won! Day celebration at Equality Nevada Community Center, 708 South Sixth Street, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2011-10-01

Description

From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: Equality Won! Day was a celebration of the successful passage of transgender-inclusive legislation at the Nevada State Legislature during the 2011 session. … Lauren Scott founded Equality Nevada, Inc., in 2009 and was appointed to the Nevada Equal Rights Commission by Governor Brian Sandoval in 2012. A Republican, Scott has made several unsuccessful runs for the Nevada State Legislature. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Lauren Scott [Republican (transgender)]

Image

2016 research files, approximately 1929 to 2016

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The 2017 addition contains research files (1929-2016) created by Dennis McBride in writing his book, Out of the Neon Closet: Queer Community in the Silver State. This series contains several biographical materials on prominent LGBTQ persons in Las Vegas, as well as brochures and pamphlets on LGBTQ organizations in Las Vegas, bars and nightclubs, and transgender persons.

Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00802
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

David R. Parks Papers

Identifier

MS-00418

Abstract

The David R. Parks Papers (1981-1994) contain a house appraisal, memorial card, copy of a plaque, a certificate of appreciation, and brochures, a surety bond, and correspondence involving the Camp David Men's Health Club. There is also a copy of a law suit and sales papers for the JTJ Corporation.

Archival Collection

Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire Records

Identifier

MS-00556

Abstract

The material is comprised of the organizational records of the Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire and its predecessor, the Royal Barony of the Desert Empire, from 1997 to 2003. The records contain administrative and financial records such as charters, bylaws, financial reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, and publicity documenting the club’s activities in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada

Corporate Body Alternate Name

Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada
The Center

No description.

Corporate Body